scholarly journals Whole Body Muscle Activity During Weightlifting Exercise Evaluated By Positron Emission Tomography

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rikuto Yoshimizu ◽  
Junsuke Nakase ◽  
Takafumi Mochizuki ◽  
Yasushi Takata ◽  
Kengo Shimozaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
The Right ◽  
Fdg Accumulation

Abstract Background: This study investigated the whole-body skeletal muscle activity pattern of hang power clean (HPC), a major weight training exercise, using positron emission tomography (PET). Methods: Twelve college weightlifting athletes performed three sets of HPC 20 times with a barbell set to 40 kg both before and after an intravenous injection of 37 MBq 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). PET-computed tomography images were obtained 50 min after FDG injection. Regions of interest were defined within 71 muscles. The standardized uptake value was calculated to examine the FDG uptake of muscle tissue per unit volume, and FDG accumulation was compared to the control group. The Mann–Whitney U-test was used to evaluate the differences in the mean SUV between groups. The difference between SUVs of the right and left muscles was evaluated by a paired t-test. A P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: FDG accumulation within the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis was higher than that of the rectus femoris. FDG accumulation within the triceps surae muscle was significantly higher only in the soleus. In the trunk and hip muscles, FDG accumulation of only the erector spinae was significantly increased. In all skeletal muscles, there was no difference between SUVs of the right and left muscles.Conclusions: The monoarticular muscles in the lower limbs were active in HPC. In contrast, deep muscles in the trunk and hip were not active during HPC. HPC is not suitable for core training and needs to be supplemented with other training.

Whole body muscle activity during weightlifting exercise evaluated by positron emission tomography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rikuto Yoshimizu ◽  
Junsuke Nakase ◽  
Takafumi Mochizuki ◽  
Yasushi Takata ◽  
Kengo Shimozaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
The Right ◽  
Fdg Accumulation

Abstract BackgroundThis study investigated the whole-body skeletal muscle activity pattern of hang power clean (HPC), a major weight training exercise, using positron emission tomography (PET).MethodTwelve college weightlifting athletes performed three sets of HPC 20 times with a barbell set to 40 kg both before and after an intravenous injection of 37 MBq 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). PET-computed tomography images were obtained 50 min after FDG injection. Regions of interest were defined within 71 muscles. The standardized uptake value was calculated to examine the FDG uptake of muscle tissue per unit volume, and FDG accumulation was compared to the control group. The Mann–Whitney U-test was used to evaluate the differences in the mean SUV between groups. The difference between SUVs of the right and left muscles was evaluated by a paired t-test. A P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsFDG accumulation within the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis was higher than that of the rectus femoris. FDG accumulation within the triceps surae muscle was significantly higher only in the soleus. In the trunk and hip muscles, FDG accumulation of only the erector spinae was significantly increased. In all skeletal muscles, there was no difference between SUVs of the right and left muscles.ConclusionsThe monoarticular muscles in the lower limbs were active in HPC. In contrast, deep muscles in the trunk and hip were not active during HPC. HPC is not suitable for core training and needs to be supplemented with other training.

Evaluation of individual skeletal muscle activity by glucose uptake during pedaling exercise at different workloads using positron emission tomography

2009 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 599-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuichi Gondoh ◽  
Manabu Tashiro ◽  
Masatoshi Itoh ◽  
Mohammad M. Masud ◽  
Hiroomi Sensui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Glucose Uptake ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Iliacus Muscle

Skeletal muscle glucose uptake closely reflects muscle activity at exercise intensity levels <55% of maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o2max). Our purpose was to evaluate individual skeletal muscle activity from glucose uptake in humans during pedaling exercise at different workloads by using [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and positron emission tomography (PET). Twenty healthy male subjects were divided into two groups (7 exercise subjects and 13 control subjects). Exercise subjects were studied during 35 min of pedaling exercise at 40 and 55% V̇o2max exercise intensities. FDG was injected 10 min after the start of exercise or after 20 min of rest. PET scanning of the whole body was conducted after completion of the exercise or rest period. In exercise subjects, mean FDG uptake [standardized uptake ratio (SUR)] of the iliacus muscle and muscles of the anterior part of the thigh was significantly greater than uptake in muscles of control subjects. At 55% V̇o2max exercise, SURs of the iliacus muscle and thigh muscles, except for the rectus femoris, increased significantly compared with SURs at 40% V̇o2max exercise. Our results are the first to clarify that the iliacus muscle, as well as the muscles of the anterior thigh, is the prime muscle used during pedaling exercise. In addition, the iliacus muscle and all muscles in the thigh, except for the rectus femoris, contribute when the workload of the pedaling exercise increases from 40 to 55% V̇o2max.

EFFECTS OF THE SCAN RANGE ON RADIATION DOSE IN THE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY COMPONENT OF ONCOLOGY POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY/COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

2018 ◽  
Vol 185 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuke Inoue ◽  
Kazunori Nagahara ◽  
Hiroko Kudo ◽  
Hiroyasu Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Effective Dose ◽  
The Body ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Proximal Thigh

Abstract We performed phantom experiments to investigate radiation dose in the computed tomography component of oncology positron emission tomography/computed tomography in relation to the scan range. Computed tomography images of an anthropomorphic whole-body phantom were obtained from the head top to the feet, from the head top to the proximal thigh or from the skull base to the proximal thigh. Automatic exposure control using the posteroanterior and lateral scout images offered reasonable tube current modulation corresponding to the body thickness. However, when the posteroanterior scout alone was used, unexpectedly high current was applied in the head and upper chest. When effective dose was calculated on a region-by-region basis, it did not differ greatly irrespective of the scan range. In contrary, when effective dose was estimated simply by multiplying the scanner-derived dose-length product by a single conversion factor, estimates increased definitely with the scan range, indicating severe overestimation in whole-body imaging.

scholarly journals Whole Body Muscle Activity during the FIFA 11+ Program Evaluated by Positron Emission Tomography

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. e73898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junsuke Nakase ◽  
Anri Inaki ◽  
Takafumi Mochizuki ◽  
Tatsuhiro Toratani ◽  
Masahiro Kosaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Muscle ◽  
Positron Emission

scholarly journals Skeletal muscle metabolism on whole-body positron emission tomography during pitching

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasushi Takata ◽  
Junsuke Nakase ◽  
Anri Inaki ◽  
Takafumi Mochizuki ◽  
Kengo Shimozaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Glucose Metabolism ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Muscle Metabolism ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Skeletal Muscle Metabolism ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct

Abstract Background Electromyography (EMG) has been used for evaluating skeletal muscle activity during pitching. However, it is difficult to observe the influence of movement on skeletal muscle activity in deep-lying regions of the trunk and extremities using EMG. An alternative method that may be used is the measurement of glucose metabolism of skeletal muscle using positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT). This technique is a reliable measure of muscle metabolism, demonstrating a high correlation with the intensity of muscle activity. This study aimed to evaluate whole-body skeletal muscle metabolism during pitching using PET-CT. Methods Ten uninjured, skilled, adult pitchers, who were active at college or professional level, threw 40 baseballs at maximal effort before an intravenous injection of 37 MBq of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). Subsequently, additional 40 balls were pitched. PET-CT images were obtained 50 min after FDG injection, and regions of interest were defined within 72 muscles. The standardized uptake value (SUV) of FDG by muscle tissue per unit volume was calculated, and the mean SUV of the pitchers was compared with that of a healthy adult control group who did not exercise before the measurements. Statistical analysis was performed using a t-test, and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Whole-body PET images showed a significant increase in glucose metabolism in the muscle groups of the fingers and toes in both the throwing and non-throwing sides. Additionally, asymmetric increases in glucose metabolism were observed in the muscles of the thigh. Conclusions This is the first study to evaluate whole-body muscle metabolism during pitching using PET-CT. Our findings would be useful in determining the training required for pitchers, and can be further applied to other sporting activities that involve throwing.

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